The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-2601-2017·Announced 2017-07-26

YouBar Double Chocolate Protein Bars Recalled for Listeria Risk

YouBar is recalling Double Chocolate Protein Bars because the cashew butter ingredient is under recall for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. Additionally, the hazard involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

YouBar is voluntarily recalling 480 units of Rassel-Daigneault Family Chiropractic Double Chocolate Protein Bars. The product is described as Paleo Friendly, containing 20 g of protein, and labeled Gluten Free. The specific product code is JD-RDDC-WP-F-V1, and the bars weigh 2.56 oz. (70g) each.

The recall was initiated after YouBar was notified by its supplier that the cashew butter used in the protein bars is under recall due to the potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.

The affected product has an expiration date of 10/25/2017. The distribution pattern is listed as direct customers. Consumers who have purchased these specific protein bars should stop consuming them and contact YouBar for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Rassel-Daigneault Family Chiropractic; Double Chocolate Protein Bar Paleo Friendly, 20 g or protein, Gluten Free JD-RDDC-WP-F-V1 2.56 oz. (70g); YouBar Inc. Monterey Park, CA.
Manufacturer
YouBar
Hazard
Affected units
480

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Expiration date: 10/25/2017

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 33 recalled by YouBar under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 33 products in this recall →